Great Gifts To Make
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Freezer Paper Stenciled Pyjamas! (And A Fun DIY Hanger Idea…)
And now, for some more snowflake crafting! How about stenciling snowflakes on long underwear with freezer paper? This is one great idea for those men/teenage boys that are nearly impossible to craft for, dont you think? Or how about a fun gift for those five nephews……or dress your own kids up in matching custom family…
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Now Is A Great Time For No-Sew Fleece Projects!
Winter is finally showing its face here, with some desperately needed rain! It has been quite ridiculous that in December my kids were still able to go to school with no coats! I'm very happy to say that is no longer the case, and it's time to start thinking about scarves and hats, hopefully, which…
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Handmade Holiday: Crochet A Zig Zag Doll Blanket!
A crocheted doll blanket is a wonderful handmade gift that is sure to make a little someone in your life very happy. And pair it with a little pillow (coming soon?) or a doll bed, and you've got yourself a winner!
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Handmade Holiday: Crochet A Chunky Granny Tissue Box Cover!
Need a handmade gift for someone who wouldn't appreciate pink and frilly, or kitschy and colorful? Here it is! Who would have thought that a crocheted granny tissue box cover would be a good gift for a man….well me, actually, which is why I made it in these colors! And guess what, it's great and…
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Handmade Holiday: Crocheted Gift Pouches
These crocheted pouches that I posted about as bags for Hanukkah gelt, here, were such a success I just had to make more! A birthday party for my daughter's friend, no problem, let's give her a pouch filled with some small gifts! And a few buttons added to the end of the drawstring are cute…
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Handmade Holiday: Crochet Striped Pouches For Gelt and Gifts!
If you happen to be paying attention I guess you've already figured out that I got bitten by the crochet bug! Sorry about that for those of you who don't crochet, but maybe you'll learn and join in on the fun? You are really missing out, believe me! And it's definitely a lot easier…
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Handmade Holiday: Simple Crocheted Washcloths…Pure Luxury!
Crocheted washcloths? Really? Yes! And in any case, if you think I've crossed the line into crafting insanity, well I can't take credit for this now popular idea of crocheting washcloths and dishcloths from 100% cotton yarn. I'll have to admit, I was a bit sceptical myself! But the more crocheted washcloths I saw, the…
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Handmade Holiday: Make A Beautiful & Simple Rosette With Crocheted Trim!
Isn't this sweet? If you know how to crochet (and I really hope you do!) you can whip up a bunch of these rosettes in no time from just a piece of crocheted trim that you can make yourself. They look great attached to a ready made headband, as a pin, or even a napkin…
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You Can Make A Lace Bowl From A Crocheted Doily!
Between you and me, I really can't believe I made this! I'm just thrilled, totally and completely, as you will be too if you decide to make one! A crocheted bowl that's actually usable? Yes! The secret? Fabric stiffener, you knew that of course? And if this doily looks just a bit familiar, well it's…
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Adventures In Needle Felting Part 1: How To Felt With Wool Yarn
Isn't this fun? I'm happy to say that I've had this idea (or something similar) in my head for a few years now, and it's finally made its way into the physical world! I treated myself to the basic supplies for needle felting on a trip to the US a full year ago, and today…
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Simple Crocheted Bracelets— Make A Bunch For Gifts In No Time!
This is quite simply the easiest and quickest crochet project I've ever done, short of crocheting a chain! You may want to use them as bracelets, but honestly I'm thinking picture frames or some other decorative item! (Check back on Tuesday to see what I just did with 9 of them, or actually started to…